Atlas Systems Mentoring Award
The Atlas Systems Mentoring Award funds new library professionals in interlibrary loan or electronic reserves to attend the ALA annual conference with mentorship and professional development support.
Funder: American Library Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Nominations deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,250 (travel expenses for ALA Annual Conference; subject to change based on donor funding)
Summary: Supports new library practitioners in interlibrary loan or electronic reserves with travel funding and mentorship to attend the ALA annual conference.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Atlas Systems Mentoring Award, sponsored by Atlas Systems, Inc. and administered by the American Library Association, provides a $1,250 travel grant for a library practitioner new to interlibrary loan, document delivery, or electronic reserves. The award aims to foster professional development, networking, and community service by enabling recipients to attend the ALA annual conference. Recipients are paired with a mentor from the STARS Education and Training Committee and are expected to actively participate in STARS events throughout the conference.
